Program Administrator - up to 50% travel (Finance)

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

We have an exciting an opportunity for a Program Administrator II. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting a critical revenue stream, the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), in qualified centers. If you enjoy influencing change, maximizing revenue, and improving business performance, this could be the right role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Maximize the financial benefit of the Child & Adult Care Food Program by proactively evaluating, supporting, training our centers.
• Drive for results and influence centers to achieve goals and established metrics.
• Ensure compliance by meeting deadlines and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Become fluent in state regulations and approved health and nutrition services, and serve as a resource for our centers.
• Drive KCE's Grow Happy Nutrition & Wellness strategy by providing the support, tools and training centers need to meet established goals and metrics.

Qualifications

• Prior training, operations, program implementation, or business partner experience in a multi-unit environment
• Ability to influence partners and serve as a change agent
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills required
• Self-directed with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong PC skills/knowledge covering general office software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and email required.
• Able to travel (approximately 40%) by air or auto to distant cities and states, includes overnight.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.